Nicholas Sparks Books

Maggie hasn’t told this story in years. More than two decades ago, she fell in love. She was sixteen and far from home, waiting to give her baby up for adoption. Bryce showed Maggie how to take photographs and he didn’t judge her for the way her belly swelled under her jumper. They had the perfect first kiss. Theirs was a once-in-a-lifetime kind of love.Now, as Maggie sits by the Christmas tree in her gallery telling her story, surrounded by the photographs that made her famous – the photographs Bryce never saw – her new gallery assistant asks her a question. If she had one wish, what would she wish for this Christmas?Maggie always thought she knew the answer to that question. But before she can say ‘I’d go back to that winter with Bryce’, she stops herself. It is all she has ever wanted but suddenly here, on this dark night under the twinkling stars, there is something else she wants...

Katie, a newcomer to Southport, North Carolina, resists forming any personal ties until she is drawn into relationships with Alex, a young widower, and Jo, her plainspoken single neighbor, who help her overcome her fearful past.

Is there really such a thing as a good luck charm? Ex-soldier Logan Thibault thinks he just might have found one. Haunted by memories of the friends he lost in Iraq, Logan knows how fortunate he is to be home. He believes that a photograph he carried with him, a picture of a smiling woman he's never met, kept him safe. Even though he knows nothing about this woman, he hopes she might hold the key to his destiny. Resolving to find her, Logan embarks on a journey of startling discovery. Beth, the woman whose picture he holds, is struggling with problems of her own: her volatile ex-husband won't accept their relationship is over and threatens anyone who gets too close to her. And, despite a growing attraction between them, Logan has kept one explosive secret from Beth: how he came across her photograph in the first place . . .

Julie Barenson’s young husband left her two unexpected gifts before he died – a puppy named Singer and the promise that he would always be watching over her. Now, four years later, twenty-nine year-old Julie is far too young to have given up on love. She may be ready to risk caring for someone again. But who? Should it be Richard Franklin, the sophisticated, handsome engineer who treats her like a queen? Or Mike Harris, the down-to-earth nice guy who was her husband’s best friend? Choosing one of them should bring her more happiness than she’s had in years. Instead, Julie is soon fighting for her life in a nightmare spawned by a chilling deception and jealousy so poisonous that it has become a murderous desire . . . The Guardian contains all the qualities readers expect from Nicholas Sparks. But here, he adds a new electrifying intensity – and page after page of riveting suspense. Did You Know?--- The Guardian was the first of Nicholas's novels that is not inspired by true events? Julie Barenson and Officer Jennifer Romanello got their names from two people on Nicholas's publishing team? The Guardian required extensive revisions (and the publication of another book entirely -- Nights in Rodanthe), and then went on to spend five months on the bestseller list?

A compelling family drama about a rebellious teenage girl's romantic awakening . . . and first encounter with heartbreak. Written in conjunction with a film starring Miley Cyrus, to be released end of 2009

The last person Landon thought he would fall for was Jamie Sullivan, daughter of the town's Baptist minister. A quiet girl, Jamie seemed content living in a world apart from the other teens. She took care of her widowed father, rescued hurt animals and volunteered at the local orphanage. Landon would never have dreamed of asking her out, but a twist of fate threw them together when he found himself without a partner for the school dance. In the months that followed, Landon discovered truths that most people take a lifetime to learn - about the joy of giving, the pain of loss and, most of all, the transforming nature of love. Being with Jamie would show him the depths of the human heart and lead him to a decision so stunning it would send him irrevocably on the road to manhood . . .

How do you learn to trust again? Denise Hilton, a young single mother, is driving through Edenton, North Carolina, when her car skids off the road during a storm. With her is her four-year-old son, Kyle, a boy with severe learning disabilities for whom she has sacrificed everything. When volunteer fireman Taylor McAden finds her she is unconscious and bleeding, but when she wakes an even more chilling truth becomes clear: Kyle is gone. When confronted by raging fires or deadly accidents, Taylor feels compelled to take terrifying risks to save lives, and the search for Kyle is no exception. But there is one leap of faith Taylor cannot bring himself to make - to commit to a relationship. Will this chance meeting with Denise prove any different?

In January 2003 Nicholas Sparks and his brother Micah set off on a three-week trip around the world. An adventure by any measure, this trip was especially meaningful as it marked another milestone in the life journey of two brothers who, by their early thirties, were the only surviving members of their family. As Nicholas and Micah travel the globe, from the Taj Mahal to Machu Picchu, the story of their family slowly unfolds. Just before Nicholas' marriage he and Micah lost their mother in a horseriding accident; a week short of Nicholas's triumphant debut as a novelist with THE NOTEBOOK, the brothers lost their father to a car crash, and just a few short years later they were forced to say goodbye to their sister who died of brain cancer at the young age of 36. Against the backdrop of the main wonders of the world the brothers come together to heal the wounds of this tragic legacy and maintain their determination to live life to its fullest.

'Find where you belong and make that place your own...' Tanner has spent his whole life moving from place to place, belonging nowhere. So when his dying grandmother reveals the name and location of the father he never knew, he plans to visit Asheboro to lay the past to rest, then move on - just as he always has. Kaitlyn knows exactly where she belongs. In Asheboro, she's built a life for herself and her kids that she's proud of, especially after the turmoil of divorce. But when she meets lone wolf Tanner, she can't help but feel something has been missing until now. Jasper will never belong again. He had everything - and he lost it all. Now with only his old dog Arlo for company, he lives quietly, haunted by the tragic accident that took place decades before. Three strangers' worlds are about to collide, changing the trajectory of all their lives. Because some paths cross, some merge, and others guide you home... From the much-loved bestselling author of The Notebook comes a brand-new emotional and powerful novel about the journeys we take and those who touch our hearts along the way.

Miles Ryan's life seemed to end the day his wife was killed in a hit-and-run accident two years ago. Missy had been his first love, and Miles fervently believes she will be his last. As a deputy in the North Carolina town of New Bern, Miles Ryan not only grieves for Missy, but also longs to bring the unknown driver to justice. Then Miles meets Sarah Andrews. The second grade teacher of his son, Jonah, Sarah had left Baltimore after a difficult divorce to start over in the gentler surroundings of New Bern. Perhaps it's her own emotional wounds that make her sensitive to the hurt she first sees in Jonah's eyes, and then his father's. Tentatively, Sarah and Miles reach out to each other. Soon they are both laughing for the first time in years . . . and falling in love. Neither will be able to guess how closely linked they are to a shocking secret -- one that will force them to question everything they ever believed in . . . and make a heartbreaking choice that will change their lives forever.

With over 105 million copies of his books sold, Nicholas Sparks is one of the world's most beloved storytellers. His novels include thirteen number one New York Times bestsellers. All Nicholas Sparks' books have been international bestsellers and have been translated into more than fifty languages. Eleven of his novels have been adapted into major films - The Longest Ride, The Best of Me, Safe Haven, The Lucky One, The Last Song, Dear John, Nights in Rodanthe, Message in a Bottle, A Walk to Remember, The Notebook and The Choice.

Is duty enough reason to live a lie? When John meets Savannah, he realises he is ready to make some changes. Always the angry rebel at school, he has enlisted in the Army, not knowing what else to do with his life. Now he's ready to turn over a new leaf for the woman who has captured his heart. What neither realises is that the events of 9/11 will change everything. John is prompted to re-enlist and fulfil what he feels is his duty to his country. But the lovers are young and their separation is long. Can they survive the distance?

Two couples. Two love stories. One epic tale. Ninety-one-year-old Ira Levinson is in trouble. Struggling to stay conscious after a car crash, with his mind fading, an image of his adored - and long-dead - wife Ruth appears. Urging him to hang on, she lovingly recounts the joys and sorrows of their life together - how they met, the dark days of WWII and its unrelenting effect on their families. A few miles away, college student Sophia Danko's life is about to change. Recovering from a break-up, she meets the young, rugged Luke and is thrown into a world far removed from her privileged school life. Sophia sees a new and tantalising future for herself, but Luke is keeping a secret that could destroy it all. Ira and Ruth. Sophia and Luke. Two couples, separated by years and experience, whose lives are about to converge in the most unexpected - and shocking - of ways. The new love story from the multi-million-copy bestselling author of The Notebook, The Lucky One and The Best of Me. Nicholas Sparks is one of the world's most beloved authors.

Travis Parker lives the good life and has no interest in a serious relationship. But Travis is unable to deny his attraction to new neighbour Gabby Holland, a defensive woman who has a long-time boyfriend. The choice that Gabby makes about her relationship with Travis leads years later to a life and death decision that Travis must make.

After thirty years of marriage, Wilson Lewis, son-in-law of Allie and Noah Calhoun (of The Notebook), is forced to admit that the romance has gone out of his marriage. Desperate to win back his wife, Jane's, heart, he must figure out how to make her fall in love with him... again. Despite the shining example of Allie and Noah's marriage, Wilson is himself a man unable to easily express his emotions. A successful estate attorney, he has provided well for his family, but now, with his daughter's upcoming wedding, he is forced to face the fact that he and Jane have grown apart and he wonders if she even loves him anymore. Wilson is sure of one thing--his love for his wife has only deepened and intensified over the years. Now, with the memories of his in-laws' magnificent fifty-year love affair as his guide, Wilson struggles to find his way back into the heart of the woman he adores.Did You Know?The Wedding is a follow-up to The Notebook?The Wedding was inspired by a few unnamed couples that Nicholas knows well?The novel is set in the North Carolina town in which Nicholas now lives?

A single father discovers the true nature of unconditional love after a new chance at happiness turns his world upside down in this New York Times bestseller. At 32, Russell Green has it all: a stunning wife, a lovable six year-old daughter, a successful career as an advertising executive and an expansive home in Charlotte. He is living the dream, and his marriage to the bewitching Vivian is the center of that. But underneath the shiny surface of this perfect existence, fault lines are beginning to appear...and no one is more surprised than Russ when he finds every aspect of the life he took for granted turned upside down. In a matter of months, Russ finds himself without a job or wife, caring for his young daughter while struggling to adapt to a new and baffling reality. Throwing himself into the wilderness of single parenting, Russ embarks on a journey at once terrifying and rewarding--one that will test his abilities and his emotional resources beyond anything he ever imagined. When a chance encounter with an old flame tempts him to take a chance on love again, he will navigate this new opportunity with trepidation and wonder. But with the loyal support of his parents and his wise older sister Marge, and in the hard-won lessons of fatherhood, Russ will finally come to understand the true nature of unconditional love--that it is a treasure to be bestowed, never earned.

Set amid the austere beauty of the North Carolina coast, The Notebook begins with the story of Noah Calhoun, a rural Southerner recently returned form the Second World War. Noah is restoring a plantation home to its former glory, and he is haunted by images of the beautiful girl he met fourteen years earlier.

Adrienne Willis is 45 and has been divorced for three years, abandoned by her husband for a younger woman. The trials of raising her teenage children and caring for her sick father have worn her down, but at the request of a friend and in hopes of respite, she's gone to the coastal village of Rodanthe in North Carolina to tend the local inn for the weekend. With a major storm brewing, the time away doesn't look promising...until a guest named Paul Flanner arrives. At 54, Paul is a successful surgeon, but in the previous six months his life has unraveled into something he doesn't recognize. Estranged from his son and recently divorced, he's sold his practice and his home and has journeyed to this isolated town in hopes of closing a painful chapter in his past. Adrienne and Paul come together as the storm brews over Rodanthe, but what begins between them over the weekend will resonate throughout the rest of their lives, intertwining past and future, love and loss.

Colin Hancock is determined to turn his life around after a troubled past marked by violence and poor choices. Focused on earning his teaching degree, he aims to avoid the pitfalls that once led him astray, steering clear of serious relationships. Meanwhile, Maria Sanchez, the accomplished daughter of Mexican immigrants, embodies success with her Duke Law degree and prestigious job. However, she carries her own traumatic history that prompts her return to her hometown, leaving her questioning her previous beliefs. A chance meeting on a rainy road changes everything for both Colin and Maria, challenging their assumptions about each other and themselves. As love unexpectedly blossoms between them, they begin to envision a future together, but Maria's past soon resurfaces, bringing menacing reminders that threaten their newfound connection. Rich in emotion and suspense, the story illustrates how love can emerge from crises that test our resilience, revealing that those who truly see us may not always be the ones we expect.

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author comes a poignant love story about risking everything for a dream and the challenge of leaving the past behind. Colby Mills, once destined for a musical career, finds his dreams derailed by tragedy. Seeking a break from his responsibilities, he takes a gig at a bar in Florida, where he meets Morgan Lee. She is determined to pursue her dreams of stardom in Nashville and wants Colby to join her. As their love blossoms, they must confront the weight of their pasts. Meanwhile, Beverly is fleeing an abusive husband with her six-year-old son, trying to build a new life in a small, remote town. With danger lurking and her finances dwindling, Beverly's journey is fraught with challenges. Over the course of an unforgettable week, these three individuals will each face their own definitions of love and the struggle to achieve a better life. As fate intertwines their paths, they must question whether their dreams can truly overcome the burdens of their pasts. This emotional tale promises to resonate deeply, leaving readers captivated and reflective.

Part love story and part ghost story, this is an unforgettable New York Times bestseller about a science journalist and a North Carolina librarian who dare to believe in the impossible. As a science journalist with a regular column in Scientific American, Jeremy Marsh specializes in debunking the supernatural-until he falls in love with the granddaughter of the town psychic. When Jeremy receives a letter from Boone Creek, North Carolina, about ghostly lights appearing in a cemetery, he can't resist driving down to investigate. Here, in this tightly knit community, Lexie Darnell runs the town's library. Disappointed by past relationships, she is sure of one thing: her future is in Boone Creek, close to all the people she loves. From the moment Jeremy sets eyes on Lexie, he is intrigued. And Lexie, while hesitating to trust this outsider, finds herself thinking of him more than she cares to admit. Now, if they are to be together, Jeremy must do something he's never done before-take a giant leap of faith. From #1 New York Times bestselling author Nicholas Sparks comes a love story about taking chances and following your heart. True Believer will make you believe in the miracle of love.

In the romantic tradition of Dear John and The Lucky One, a #1 New York Times bestselling author tells the story of an injured Navy doctor and two women whose secrets will alter his life. Trevor Benson never planned to return to New Bern, NC, but after a mortar blast in Afghanistan leaves him with devastating injuries, he finds solace in the dilapidated cabin he inherited from his grandfather. As he tends to his grandfather's bee hives and prepares for medical school, he unexpectedly falls for local Natalie Masterson. Despite their strong connection, Natalie remains distant, leading Trevor to question what she is hiding. Complicating matters is Callie, a sullen teenager from a nearby trailer park who claims to be 19 and works at a local store. When Trevor learns she was once close to his grandfather, he hopes she can provide insight into the mysterious circumstances surrounding his grandfather's death. However, Callie offers few clues until a crisis reveals her past, intricately linked to the elderly man's fate. In unraveling the secrets of Natalie and Callie, Trevor discovers the true meanings of love and forgiveness, realizing that to move forward, one often must return to where it all began.

How far can you run from your past? Jeremy Marsh once vowed he would never do three things: leave New York City, give his heart away again after barely surviving one failed marriage, and, most of all, become a parent. Now Jeremy is living in the small town of Boone Creek, North Carolina, married to Lexie, the woman he loves, and anticipating the birth of their daughter. Life seems to be settling down - until a disturbing and mysterious message appears from the past. Wounds he thought had healed are re-opened, and Jeremy realises his old life is closer to him than he thinks.

Contains:Lake News - Barbara DelinskyThe Devil's Teardrop - Jeffery DeaverA Walk to Remember - Nicholas SparksThunderhead - Douglas Preston & Lincoln Child

Jednoga dana na obali mlada novinarka Theresa Osborne slučajno pronalazi poruku u boci. Potpisana samo slovom G, poruka je puna ljubavi i žala za preminulom suprugom. Pokazavši poruku svojim kolegama, Theresa i ne sluti kakve će događaje izazvati i pokrenuti. Pismo nepoznatog muškarca izlazi u sutrašnjem izdanju novina, a reakcije čitatelja, između ostalog, donose i dvije nove poruke u boci. Potaknuta emotivnošću autora, Theresa kreće u potragu, koja je ubrzo dovodi do privlačnog restauratora brodova, Garreta Blakea. I doista, Garret još tuguje za svojom suprugom, a Theresa, i sama nesretna zbog nedavnog sloma bračne veze, pronalazi u Garretu muškarca svog života. No prošlost još uvijek stoji između dvoje nesretnih ljubavnika. Potresno i izuzetno romantično... Booklist Nezaboravna ljubavna priča Coaster... Magazine Knjiga koja će zauvijek ostati u vama... Salisbury Post

The notebook: Wanneer Noah Calhoun na de Tweede Wereldoorlog van het front terugkeert naar zijn ouderlijk huis in North Carolina wordt hij achtervolgd door de herinnering aan een meisje van wie hij ruim een decennium geleden meer hield dan van wie ook. De mooie Allie Nelson is verloofd, maar kan de jongen aan wie ze haar hart zo lang geleden verloor niet vergeten. Ze zoekt hem nog één keer op om uit te vinden of hun liefde de tijd heeft doorstaan. Message in a bottle: Sinds haar scheiding gelooft Theresa Osborne niet meer in de liefde. Tot ze tijdens het joggen een fles op het strand vindt. Er zit een liefdesbrief in, gericht aan Catherine en enkel ondertekend met Garrett.

Russell ​Greennek mindene megvan: boldogan él a feleségével meg a hatéves kislányával, és a munkájában is sikeres. Az élete azonban szinte észrevétlenül a visszájára fordul, amikor ott kell hagynia jól fizető munkahelyét, és arra kényszerül, hogy önálló vállalkozásba fogjon. A változás olyan fordulatokat hoz a család sorsában, amelyek jóvátehetetlenül megváltoztatják a mindennapjaikat. Russell kezdetben azt hiszi, csak a házasságát veszítheti el, de amikor azzal szembesül, hogy az eddig szeretett nő a gyermekét is elszakítaná tőle, végképp úgy érzi, mintha kihúzták volna a lába alól a talajt. Ám egyelőre neki magának kell ellátnia a lányát, be kell indítania a saját cégét, és helyt kell állnia egy keménynek ígérkező válóper közepette is, így nem teheti meg, hogy lent ragadjon a mélyben. Jó oka van arra, hogy küzdjön, hogy ne adja fel: a lánya. Nicholas Sparks regénye egy férfi felnőtté válásának történetét örökíti meg. Azt a kétségekkel teli folyamatot, ahogy az ember képes átvészelni a legrosszabb időszakokat, ahogy képes megtanulni a szeretet nyelvét, ahogy tragédiákat és csodálatos pillanatokat megélve készen áll egy igazabb életre.

Iedereen wil geloven dat de ultieme liefde bestaat. Amanda dacht dat ook toen ze achttien jaar oud was. In 1984 waren Amanda en Dawson klasgenoten op de middelbare school. Ze kwamen uit verschillende sociale achtergronden, maar er ontstond een lotgevallen liefde tussen hen. De burgerlijke samenleving van het Zuid-Carolina stadje Oriental stond hen niet toe gelukkig te zijn. Amanda ging teleurgesteld naar de universiteit, terwijl Dawson na een tragisch auto-ongeluk in de gevangenis belandde. Vijfentwintig jaar later ontmoeten ze elkaar op de begrafenis van een gemeenschappelijke vriend, Tuck. Ze vervullen zijn laatste wens en realiseren zich dat de oude gevoelens met nieuwe kracht terugkomen. Geen van beiden leidt een gelukkig leven. Dawson leeft alleen, werkt op een booreiland en steunt in het geheim het gezin dat hij per ongeluk van hun vader heeft beroofd. Amanda is getrouwd, moeder van drie kinderen, maar haar relatie met haar alcoholistische man, die is belast door de dood van hun dochtertje, is op de klippen gelopen. De mogelijkheid om hun leven te veranderen ligt in hun handen, maar... is dit nog mogelijk? Kan het verleden herschreven worden? En is liefde werkelijk het meest waardevolle geschenk dat we kunnen geven?

Reader's Digest Im Schatten Der Gotter; Funf Minuten Verspatung; Mutter Macht Geschichten; Zerreissprobe

Роман, изданный в более чем 30 странах и сразу же возглавивший списки бестселлеров "USA Today" и "New York Times"! История сложных взаимоотношений, определяющих судьбы и формирующих характеры. История любви, навсегда изменившей жизнь. Любви, для которой нет преград. Любви, ради которой мы готовы на все. Любви, которую невозможно забыть и которая не только разбивает сердца, но и исцеляет их. Любви, которая остается с нами навсегда...

Eine Sammlung unterhaltsamer und nachdenklicher Geschichten erfolgreicher Autoren, ideal zum Lachen und Mitfühlen. Enthält Beiträge von Mirian Keyes, Mary Higgins Clark, Amelie Fried und vielen mehr, sowie eine Originalgeschichte von Frank Goosen. Perfekt für die Freizeit oder den Urlaub.

50'den fazla dilde 100 milyondan fazla okura ulaşan New York Times çoksatarı yazar GERÇEK AŞKI BULDUĞUNDA FARKINA VARIRSIN New York Times çoksatarı yazar Nİcholas Sparks, biten bir aşkın ürkütücü izlerini sürüyor ve tekrar sevebilmek için güvenmeyi öğrenmesi gereken bir kadının sırlarla dolu hikâyesini anlatıyor. Katie adındaki gizemli bir kadın, Kuzey Carolina'nın küçük Southport kasabasına sığındığında, geçmişiyle ilgili sorular da peşinden geldi. Güzel ve çekingen Katie, insanlardan özellikle uzak durmaya çalışıyor gibiydi. Ancak beklenmedik olaylar onu iki kişiyle gönülsüz bir arkadaşlığa itecekti. Biri, iki çocuğunu tek başına büyüten iyi kalpli Alex, diğeriyse Katie'nin sözünü sakınmayan komşusu Jo. Katie tüm korkularına rağmen bu küçük kasabaya zamanla alıştı. Alex ve ailesiyle de giderek yakınlaşıyordu. Bir yandan da onu ülkenin diğer ucundan Southport'a getiren ürkütücü bir geçmiş ve bu geçmişte yatan karanlık bir sır, Katie'yi korkutmaya devam ediyordu. Çok geçmeden, Jo'nun içten desteği sayesinde Katie önünde iki seçenek olduğunu anlayacaktı. Ya güvenliği için saklanmaya devam edecek ya da mutluluk için risk alacaktı. Ve tüm bu zorlukların ortasında tek güvenli liman aşktı. (Tanıtım Bülteninden)

Was ist Glück? In Zusammenarbeit mit Billy Mills entführt uns Bestsellerautor Nicholas Sparks in die Welt von David, einem jungen Indianer, der sich auf die Suche nach dem Glück begibt. Ihre Erzählung weiht uns in manches ungeahnte Geheimnis ein - eine wundervolle Reise in die Kunst des Lebens.

Karty starego notatnika kryją historię romantycznej miłości. Starszy pan codziennie odczytuje ją mieszkającej w domu opieki kobiecie chorej na alzheimera. Jest to opowieść o bogatej dziewczynie z miasta i ubogim chłopaku z prowincji, których pewnego lata połączyło wyjątkowe uczucie. Wbrew sobie zostali rozdzieleni, a ich miłość wystawiona na próbę. Czy uda im się ponownie spotkać? W filmowej adaptacji wystąpili Rachel McAdams i Ryan Gosling, a scena pocałunku w deszczu przeszła do historii kina.

Die Schuld/Das Haus des Kapitäns/Ingrid/Das Lächeln der Sterne - bk617; John Grisham/Maiken Nielsen/Felix Thijssen/Nicholas Sparks

Du bist nie allein/Die Philosophin/Nördlich von Nirgendwo/Das letzte Versprechen - bk716; Verlag "Das Beste"; Nicholas Sparks/Peter Prange/Steve Hamilton/Richard Paul Evans; Paperback; 2004

Minuten nachdem ein Boeing 747 majestätisch in einen Sonnenuntergang über Hongkong aufsteigt, spaltet ein Blitz den dunkler werdenden Himmel. Der Pilot – plötzlich geblendet und vor Schmerz gekrümmt – tastet im Dunkeln verzweifelt nach Kontrolle, während das riesige Flugzeug durch seinen Sinkflug zuckt. Kat Bronsky, FBI-Agentin und Terrorismusspezialistin, wird mit der Jagd nach einem Challenger-Klasse Geschäftsjet beauftragt, der kurz vor dem Vorfall in der Nähe gesehen wurde. Der Fall wirft unzählige Fragen auf: War der Blitz ein Pilotfehler, ein Raketenangriff oder ein technischer Defekt? Oder war es eine neue Art von Waffe? Und warum sind mehrere Regierungsbehörden an dem interessiert, was Kat entdeckt?

An Feuerwehrbüchern herrscht kein Mangel; sie gehören aber auch zu denen, die Kinder am meisten interessieren. In bewährter Machart (vgl. z.B. "Lastkraftwagen", BA 9/04) nimmt sich die Sachreihe für Erstleser des Themas an: kurze informative Texte, spektakuläre Farbfotos von Bränden und Feuerwehren, ergänzt mit Farbzeichnungen. Etwas zufällig ausgewählte Begriffserklärungen, Register und der Hinweis aufs Internet mit Sicherheitsinstruktionen schließen das Buch ab. Auch die Bärenfigur am Lesebändchen fehlt nicht. So weit, so gut. Beim Thema Feuerwehr ist die englische Herkunft der Reihe m.E. aber doch störend. Feuerwehrleute und fahrzeuge in Deutschland sehen einfach etwas anders aus. Mit dieser Einschränkung kann das Bändchen, das sicher gerne entliehen wird, dennoch angeschafft werden.. Erste Informationen über die Aufgaben und Tätigkeiten der Feuerwehr. Mit vielen Farbfotos und zeichnungen reichhaltig illustriert. Ab 6.